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Dive Bar Music Club
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Dive Bar Music Club: low key, high taste happy hour for music nerds.
Welcome to Dive Bar Music Club, your new favorite monthly hangout where deep music knowledge meets dive bar vibes. Each episode, a rotating cast of indie music lifers (record store owners, radio hosts, touring musicians, venue bookers, photographers, and more) grab a drink, hop online, and swap notes on the three albums they can’t stop spinning.
It’s not a review show; it’s a conversation. A cozy, no-gatekeeping zone for the kind of people who make playlists for every mood, still buy records, and love to discover that one incredible band hiding in the liner notes. We’re heavy on new releases, but old favorites, hidden gems, and "how did I miss this?" moments are always on the table.
Whether you work in music, live for your local scene, or just want cool friends to talk tunes with, Dive Bar Music Club is your invitation to pull up a stool, pour a drink, and nerd out. No VIP pass required.
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Not Another Cranky White Guy, Your Album Cover Sucks, and Pink Floyd vs Rolling Stones?
3w ago00:52:40Tap to summarizeThis week on Dive Bar Music Club, we dive into the eclectic songs we've been listening to lately, and how we find new music. We're kicking it off with Kim Ware's recent tour and the joy of discovering music that truly resonates with us. Chad Cochran pulls back the curtain on album cover art and reminds us of his mental health series, I Didn't Want to Tell You, at Woodyfest and Nelsonville Music Festival. Charles Hale brings his distinct perspective as a record store owner to new music from old bands, and as we explore the fine line between artistic expression and marketability in album art. So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let’s explore what we've been spinning on our playlists!Pin Our Tastemaker PlaylistsApple MusicTidalMusicians & Bands Mentioned6 String Drag (Rob Keller, Kenny Roby)Aldous HardingMike D (Beastie Boys)Clydie KingJesca HoopLily MillerMod LangRolling StonesTiwayo(Above on this episode's playlists)Adrianne Lenker (Big Thief)Ben NicholsBig StarBig ThiefBlack KeysBlack PumasBraidBob DylanThe CarsDamien JuradoDe La SoulDetroit CobrasFiona AppleJ Phono 1Jerry KeeJohn HarrisonKathleen EdwardsIron & WineJourneyLeith RossLeon BridgesLynyrd SkynyrdMerry ClaytonMetzNight RangerPaul McCartneyPhil SpectorPink FloydRainer MariaRay CharlesSad PlanetsSam BeamScott MillerSteely DanSuperchunkTom WaitsV-RoysWeird NightmareWoody GuthrieXTCY'All'ReYum Yum TreeEvents, Festivals, Media & OrganizationsNelsonville Music FestivalNew Orleans Jazz FestRecord Store DaySaturday Night LiveTheme StockWoody Guthrie Folk FestivalVenues, Labels, Stores & Publications40 Watt ClubBlue Note RecordsDriver 8 Records (Sign up for the vinyl record club here.)Nine Bullets music blogSub PopPlaces MentionedAthens, GAAtlanta, GAAustin, TXChapel Hill, NCCharlotte, NCClemson, SCColumbus, OHDetroit, MIFort Collins, CONew Orleans, LAOkemah, OKParis, FranceWilmington, NCThe Regulars in this EpisodeChad CochranCharles HaleSloane SpencerKim WareChapters00:00 - Introduction to the Dive Bar Music Club04:19 - Exploring New Tunes and Tour Tales10:48 - Navigating New Music Discovery17:40 - Discovering New Music23:46 - Exploring New Musical Influences32:24 - Exploring New Music Discoveries36:28 - The Discovery of Clyde King42:54 - Album Art and Creative Processes46:45 - The Art of Album CoversRecommended If You LikeDive Bar Music Club, music podcast, 90s alt rock, emerging songwriters, indie music recommendations, music discovery, live music performances, record store culture, music industry insights, singer-songwriter tours, album artwork design, music playlists, music trends, underground music scene, folk music, alternative music, music collaborations, music interviews, music nerds, new music releases, artist interviews, Dive Bar Music Club podcast, music discovery podcast, indie music recommendations, new music podcast, alternative music podcast, underground music scene, record store owner recommendations, finding new music, music nerd podcast, album cover art discussion, vinyl records, record collecting, independent musicians, singer songwriter podcast, touring musician stories, music festival photography, Nelsonville Music Festival, Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, record of the month club, Dryland Records, music algorithms, Spotify alternatives, Tidal music recommendations, NTS Radio, XMU radio, music curation, indie folk music, indie rock music, power pop revival, soul music recommendations, modern soul artists, French soul music, Tiwayo, Damien Jurado, Lily Miller, Jesca Hoop, Aldous Harding, Mod Lang, Six String Drag, Clydie King, Rolling Stones new music, Mike D solo project, Beastie Boys legacy, Ryan Adams problematic, Superchunk, Reiner Maria, Braid, Big Star influence, The Cars influence, The Kinks influence, XTC discussion, Fiona Apple comparisons, Leon Bridges fans, Black Pumas producer, Tom Waits connections, Iron and Wine collaboration, music blog culture, Nine Bullets music blog, Chapel Hill music scene, Athens Georgia music scene, Carolina music scene, Detroit rock bands, independent record labels, Sub Pop Records, album artwork design, vinyl culture, crate digging, hidden music gems, overlooked musicians, session singers, Clydie King background vocals, Bob Dylan collaborators, Phil Spector era musicians, Sweet Home Alabama background vocals, Exile on Main St discussion, music recommendation roundtable, best new indie music, music podcast for record collectors, discovering underground artists, favorite albums of the month, music fandom and nostalgia, classic rock debate, Pink Floyd discussion, Paul McCartney discussion, Saturday Night Live music guests, New Orleans Jazz Fest discussion, music discovery in the streaming era
Transcribe →Albino Skunk Music Festival with King Margo and Aaron Lee Tasjan
May 2000:37:01Tap to summarizeFrom backstage conversations to festival magic, Sloane Spencer dives headfirst into Albino Skunk Music Festival, a music fan's family reunion. While this marks the final spring edition of the beloved festival, the fall music weekends continue. Celebrate reinvention, community, and the evolving sound of Americana and roots music.This episode spotlights both legendary festival staples and exciting new voices, including breakout duo King Margo, who join Sloane backstage to talk about creative growth, finding their sound, and the thrill of releasing fresh music into the world. Then, singer-songwriter Aaron Lee Tasjan opens up about the highs surrounding his latest album and the personal challenges shaping his journey through grief and sobriety, offering equal parts wisdom, honesty, and heart.Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and spend some time where the songs are loud, the stories run deep, and music feels like home.Catch Our Tastemaker PlaylistsApple MusicTidalMusicians, Bands, Venues, and Festivals MentionedAaron Lee TasjanKing Margo (Rachel Coats and Lucciana Costa)Albino Skunk Music FestivalAmericana FestBuddy MillerDarrell ScottDave JacquesDrivin N CryinGabe LeeHayley WilliamsJason EadyJen GundermanJeff SipeJimmy BowlandJohn FullbrightJohn PrineJustin AmaralKevn KinneyKim RicheyLarkin PoeMargaret GlaspyMax AbramsProcol HarumRoger Alan NicholsSheryl CrowSiriusXM Outlaw CountrySteve DawsonSturgill SimpsonSusan WernerThe MavericksThe WallflowersTodd SniderTom PettyVan DarienWarren ZanesChapters00:20 - Sloane Spencer: The Final Spring Edition of Skunk Fest01:16 - King Margo: Exploring New Sounds12:20 - Music and Inspiration: The Creative Process19:53 - Aaron Lee Tasjan: Navigating Grief and Creativity29:04 - The Journey of 'Science Friction'Recommended If You LikeAlbino Skunk Music Festival, Dive Bar Music Club podcast, Sloane Spencer, King Margo, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Americana music podcast, roots music festival, bluegrass music festival, indie music podcast, South Carolina music festival, live music interviews, backstage artist interview, Americana artists, folk music podcast, Red Dirt music, Texas country music, Jason Eady, Gabe Lee, Darrell Scott, Jeff Sipe, Nashville musicians, independent music artists, women in Americana music, King Margo new music, Waters Rise album, Game Over single, Tinfoil Profiteers, Roger Alan Nichols, Larkin Poe producer, music discovery podcast, singer songwriter interview, Aaron Lee Tasjan Get Over It Underdog, Science Friction song, SiriusXM Outlaw Country, independent musicians, touring musicians, music festival culture, live music community, East Nashville music scene, Americana Fest, music merch culture, indie record release, podcast for music nerds, low key high taste happy hour, festival backstage conversations, roots rock artists, folk Americana scene, Southern music podcast, emerging Americana artists, music storytelling podcast, dive bar music club, music festival, Albino Skunk Music Fest, South Carolina music festivals, Darrell Scott, King Margot, Jason Eady, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Americana music, music discovery, indie music, music interviews, festival experiences, songwriting process, artist collaborations, music promotion, live music, female musicians, music production, pre-order albumSupport to Tip Jar
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Sad Songs Happy Hour, That Bar Is in Hell, Mental Health, and Disabled Joy
May 500:56:21Tap to summarizeAmanda Miles and Chad Cochran bring sonically disparate, but thematically similar, music to Dive Bar Music Club. We end up with some deep conversation about taking care of our mental health and how that impacts the music community. The playlist moves through love, loss, and nostalgia. Amanda shares her latest Jason Isbell obsession, Chad leans into indie rock and some 90s throwbacks, and together we talk about how music becomes a lifeline during tough times. Amanda shares a bit about her progressive blindness, how it impacts her when going to see bands and venues lack accessibility, and teases an upcoming feature regarding her diagnosis in Bodies of Opinion.Catch Our Tastemaker PlaylistsApple Music Tidal Bands and Musicians Featured in Episode 8Willow Avalon w/ Jason IsbellElla LangleyThe Afghan WhigsLuke Combs w/ Alison KraussPaul McCartneyArcwelderMental Health Resources If you need immediate support, call or text 988 in the USA for connection to a trained volunteer who can help.NAMINuci's SpaceYour state occupational health or vocational rehabilitation officeMusic Health AllianceMusiCaresSims FoundationHAAM (Health Alliance for Austin Musicians)The RegularsChad CochranAmanda MilesSloane SpencerMusicians, Venues, Events, and Themes Referenced in This EpisodeAlan JacksonAppalachian State UniversityAthensAtlantaBodies of OpinionBrian Lee BrownBirminghamBowling GreenChicagoCoca-Cola AmphitheaterDave GrohlDavid ByrneFaith HillGarth BrooksJack WhiteJim WhiteLaughing HyenasLive NationLinda RonstadtLuaka BopMadison Square GardenMartina McBrideMinneapolisMiranda LambertNational Independent Venue Association (NIVA)Nelsonville Music FestivalNew Disabled SouthOhioOkemahPatrick KeelerRaconteursRed Rocks AmphitheatreReba McEntireRingo StarrRyman AuditoriumSteve AlbiniTabernacleTedeschi Trucks BandThem Crooked VulturesTouch and Go RecordsTopher BrownTyler ChildersVince GillWhite StripesWoody Guthrie Folk FestivalWynonna JuddRecommended If You Likedive bar music club, music podcast, 90s alt rock, emerging songwriters, Jason Isbell, Luke Combs, Alison Krauss, Ella Langley, mental health and music, concert photography, music festivals, country music scene, music recommendations, indie music, music accessibility, songwriter interviews, music playlists, music discussions, Americana music, music industry insights, Dive Bar Music Club podcast, music podcast 2026, indie music discussion, 90s alt rock nostalgia, indie rock playlist, Americana music podcast, country music deep dive, Jason Isbell fans, Willow Avalon Cardinal Sin, Luke Combs Alison Krauss duet, Ella Langley cover songs, Toby Keith cover reinterpretation, music and mental health, music as therapy, emotional connection to music, nostalgic music themes, love and loss songs, sad music playlist, songwriting and storytelling, emerging artists 2025, indie folk and synth folk, Icelandic folk music, live music culture, concert photography, music festivals 2026, backstage photography, touring musicians life, TikTok music discovery, viral music trends, album recommendations podcast, Paul McCartney new music, Afghan Whigs comeback, Arc Welder band, college rock revival, 90s music revival, alternative rock discussion, music community podcast, disabled joy and music, accessibility in live music venues, mental health in music industry, musicians mental health advocacy, music and identity, podcast music recommendations, discovering new artists, genre-blending playlists, music nerd culture
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Record Store Day, Public Radio, and Music Loose Associations
Apr 2000:51:32Tap to summarizeWe’re big fans of public radio and festivals for music discovery. Charles Hale and Nelson Gullett had a small world radio-meets-real-life Big Ears connection. Public radio keeps new music alive and thriving, even as the federal government slashed budgets and extremist subcultures try to wield power over art.Driver 8 Records gears up for Record Store Day and launches a vinyl record club. Sloane Spencer continues to float her musical loose associations, this time sharing, "If Randy Newman, Leon Russell, and Levon Helm hung out listening to the Beatles, this might be the song they wrote." So pour yourself something nice, slide into the booth, and get ready for a mix of good stories and the kind of musical rabbit holes you’ll be glad you fell into.Catch Our Tastemaker PlaylistsApple MusicTidalBands Featured in Episode 7FleaJesse Ed DavisKathleen EdwardsKruangbinLeon BridgesThe MontvalesNeko CaseSilver SkylarksYagodySupport Your Local Public Radio StationWDVX KRFCRecord Store Day & Driver 8 Records' Record ClubDriver 8 RecordsThe RegularsNelson GullettCharles HaleSloane SpencerMusicians, Festivals, Venues, and Events Mentioned in this EpisodeAlbert KingAmelia DayAnna ButtersAngine de PoitrineArlo GuthrieBarley's KnoxvilleBlack PumasBlind Boys of AlabamaBloodshot BillBob DylanBrennan WedlBugs BunnyButch HancockCarolina Chocolate DropsCharles MingusCharlie SniderChris StapletonChris ThileChristopher Paul StellingColin CrippsDriver 8 RecordsDr. JohnDuane AllmanGrant AldenGrateful DeadGwenifer RaymondHaley HeynderickxInternational AnthemJason IsbellJeff ParkerJimmy Dale GilmoreJohn LennonKaoru WatanabeKasey MusgravesKatie CrutchfieldKen PomeroyLeon RussellLevon HelmLucinda WilliamsMarket Square, Knoxville, TNMichael StipeMJ LendermanNick CaveNo DepressionNonesuch RecordsPeter BuckR.E.M.Randy NewmanRed Hot Chili PeppersRichard ThompsonSmoking Dave and the Primo DopesSturgill SimpsonTaj MahalThe BeatlesThe SteelDriversTodd SniderTom PettyThom YorkeTortoiseBig Ears FestivalThirty TigersTyler ChildersWaxahatcheeWDVXWREKKRFCWu FeiRecommended If You Likedive bar music club podcast, music discovery podcast, public radio music, indie music podcast, alternative rock discussion, 90s alt rock fans, eclectic music playlist, underground music scene, college radio influence, music nerd community, songwriter interviews podcast, record store culture, vinyl collecting community, record store day events, independent record stores, emerging artists spotlight, live music festivals USA, Big Ears Festival Knoxville, Americana music scene, folk and bluegrass artists, experimental music performances, Ukrainian folk band modern, jazz fusion discussion, Flea trumpet album, avant garde jazz artists, Kathleen Edwards music, Americana singer songwriter, Waxahatchee influence, indie folk duos, music recommendations podcast, album deep dives, music storytelling songs, public radio funding importance, listener supported radio, music community building, local music scenes USA, Texas indie soul music, Khruangbin style vibes, Leon Bridges collaboration, new music discovery 2026, public radio music discovery, Dive Bar Music Club, 90s alt rock, Knoxville music festival, Big Ears Festival, emerging touring songwriters, eclectic music, music playlists, public radio funding, local music scene, music obsession, record store culture, independent radio stations, music community, music recommendations, exploration of new music, artist interviews, vinyl records, music nerds, music events
Transcribe →Protest Folk to Trap Beats to Bedroom Pop and WTF Taylor?
Apr 500:55:17Tap to summarizeThis week on Dive Bar Music Club, we roll straight into our ever-evolving music discovery, joined by: Caitlin Cary, Amanda Miles, Kim Ware, Sloane Spencer, and Rachel Cholst.We kick things off with a surprise protest song from Caitlin, collaborating with Chris Stamey, on a track sharing the words on the Statue of Liberty. From there, the conversation opens up into a mixtape of current obsessions, weaving from the dreamy introspection of Leith Ross to the throwback swagger of T.I. Along the way, there’s laughter, a little friendly debate about "super double deluxe" reissues (we're rolling our eyes at you, Taylor), and plenty of real talk about why music hits so deeply. So pour yourself something good, pull up a chair, and join us for a lively exchange of songs, stories, and the shared thrill of finding your next favorite song.Catch Our Tastemaker PlaylistsApple MusicTidalBands Featured in Episode 6Courtney BarnettDuke EllingtonIdaWill JohnsonJohnny Blue Skies/Sturgill Simpson (vinyl/CD only)Jon LindsayKendra MorrisRatboysLeith RossT.I.The RegularsCaitlin CaryRachel CholstAmanda MilesSloane SpencerKim WareMusicians, Photographers, and Other Cool People and Places MentionedBenji HughesBoy GoldenBrian WrightChris StameyJason IsbellJason MolinaKurt VileLudacrisMagnolia Electric CompanyNew OrderNorth Carolina Music Love ArmyOutKastPete SeegerWren CarpenterTaylor SwiftThe ReplacementsTom Petty and the HeartbreakersWidespread PanicYum Yum TreeRecommended If You Likedive bar music club, 90s alt rock, music podcast, emerging songwriters, cult band favorites, music playlists, protest music, singer-songwriter interviews, indie music recommendations, new music discovery, vinyl records, comfort music, live music discussions, music industry insights, alternative music culture, music nerds, music collaborations, music photography, zine culture, music trends
Transcribe →Welcome to the Amen Corner, R.E.M. Megafans, and Are Microtonal Instrumentals Even Better with a Gummy?
Mar 2000:51:01Tap to summarizeSummaryGrab a stool at the Dive Bar Music Club, where host Sloane Spencer and Regulars Charles Hale and Nelson Gullett share their low-key, high-taste music selections. This week’s happy hour for music nerds dives deep into the miracle of the Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy's Life's Rich Pageant R.E.M. tour, where even Bobcat Goldthwait's opening set brought joy, much to their surprise. Between Charles’s treasure trove of new vinyl finds, ranging from the haunting Magnolia and Johnson Electric Co. 7" to the garage-rock grit of the Flamin' Groovies, and Nelson’s essential preview of the Big Ears Festival featuring lap-style guitar creative Yasmin Williams, the episode is a masterclass in crate-digging. It’s a passionate, defense of the weird, the instrumental, and the feel-good oldies that make being a music obsessive worth the effort.Catch Our Tastemaker PlaylistsApple MusicTidalBands Featured in Episode 5Angine de PoitrineBeulahThe CureCure for ParanoiaFlamin' GrooviesGwenifer RaymondHaley Heynderickx and Max Garcia ConoverMagnolia & Johnson Electric Co.Yasmin Williams ft Dom FlemonsVenues and Festivals MentionedThe 40 Watt Club, Athens, GABig Ears Festival, Knoxville, TNBijou Theatre, Knoxville, TNBonnaroo, Manchester, TNCat’s Cradle, Carrboro, NCTennessee Theatre, Knoxville, TNThe RegularsNelson GullettCharles HaleSloane SpencerMusicians, Photographers, and Other Cool People and Places MentionedAdam SmithAlvin Youngblood HartAmerican AquariumAmethyst KiahApples in StereoArooj AftabBackslidersBen NicholsBeulahBilly Allen and the PolliesBlind Boys of AlabamaThe Carolina Chocolate DropsCharles Wesley GodwinChocolate GeniusChris PorterChris ThileDarrell ScottThe Devil Makes ThreeThe GlandsMJ LendermanJason MolinaJason NarducyJay FarrarJim DickinsonJim JamesJohn ZornJohnny Blue Skies (Sturgill Simpson)Ken PomeroyLuther DickinsonMadison CunninghamMagnolia Electric Co.Marc RibotMichael ShannonMolina and JohnsonNels ClineNeutral Milk HotelNew MultitudesNirvanaPatti SmithR.E.M.Reggie WattsSam AmidonScott AvettSturgill SimpsonSun Ra ArkestraSunny WarTatiana HargreavesThe 400 Unit<...
Transcribe →We Love a Good Cemetery, Mispronouncing Swedish Names, and Biker Bars in a Good Way
Mar 500:48:57Tap to summarizeSummaryThis week, Amanda Miles, Sloane Spencer, and Kim Ware settle in for a deeper conversation about the music getting us through the mess of current American politics. We start by talking about the long history of music and creativity in protest movements, sparked by Ann Powers’ article about where all the protest songs have gone lately, and whether they’ve actually disappeared or just taken new forms.From there, we trade the songs currently living on repeat in our headphones. A theme quickly emerges: comfort. The kind of music that steadies you when everything feels beyond us. Think the emotional pull of Jason Isbell, the warm, lived-in sound of Waxahatchee, and the storytelling power that artists like Tyler Childers and Courtney Marie Andrews bring to the table.Along the way we talk about that tricky balance in our listening habits right now, when you want music that lets you feel the anger, but also something that softens the edges of the day.Pour yourself something good, settle in, and join us for a thoughtful, easy-going conversation full of sharp observations, a few laughs, and plenty of appreciation for the songs helping us cope, reset, and stay connected.Catch Our Tastemaker PlaylistsApple MusicTidalBands Featured in Episode 4Courtney Marie AndrewsAmanda BergmanTyler ChildersJason IsbellDina OgonWaxahatcheeVenues and Festivals MentionedFest, Gainesville, FLShoals Fest, Muscle Shoals, ALThe Cave, Chapel Hill, NCCoca Cola Amphitheater, Birmingham, ALNeighborhood Theatre, Charlotte, NCOrange Peel, Asheville, NCRadio Room, Greenville, SCRed Rocks, Morrison, COTribbles, Piedmont, SCThe RegularsAmanda MilesSloane SpencerKim WareMusicians & More Also Mentioned in this EpisodeThe Ann Powers article about protest musicHealing AppalachiaAmanda ShiresAngel OlsenDavid ChildersDillon FenceDrive-By TruckersJPhono1Michael Cera PalinMJ LendermanMartha Davis (The Motels)My Chemical RomanceRage Against the MachineRickie Lee JonesStereoLabTedeschi Trucks BandTift Merrittindie music podcast, music nerd podcast, underground music podcast, music roundtable podcast, best new indie bands, independent music podcast, music discovery podcast, alternative music podcast, podcast for music lovers, dive bar music podcast, low key music podcast, deep cut music discussion, music tastemakers podcast, music festival discoveries, music zine culture, DIY music scene, touring musician stories, hidden gem bands, vinyl collector podcast, music conversations podcast, , dive bar music club, 90s alt rock, emerging songwriters, indie americana music, protest music today, creativity in music, comfort music, vinyl records, music recommendations, Jason Isbell, Waxahachee, Tyler Childers, music playlists, live music experiences, female musicians, songwriting process, music festivals, music and mental health, southern roots music, music industry insights
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A Good Day for The Clash, The Ann Powers Litmus Test, and Just Like Our Drinks, We'll Take Our Country Neat
Feb 2000:59:37Tap to summarizeSummaryIt seems like it's a good time to play The Clash. Dive Bar Music Club is back and digging a little deeper this time. We’re diving into the crossroads of music and social awareness, sparked by the recent federal violence in Minneapolis. I’m Sloane Spencer, joined by Chad Cochran, the Nelson Gullett, and Charles Hale.A couple of us are slightly under the weather this week, but we're psyched to chat about what we're listening to lately.We’re still swapping our latest musical obsessions and what’s been living on our playlists, but today the conversation carries a little more weight. We’re talking about how music shows up when things get tense; how it pushes back, how it brings people together, and how artists turn frustration, grief, and defiance into something powerful and unifying. At the same time, we’re not forgetting what music also does best: giving us a breather, a release, a place to land when the world feels loud.So settle in with us for thoughtful, unfiltered, interesting music conversation.Catch Our Tastemaker PlaylistsApple MusicTidalBands Featured in Episode 3Iron ChicAmelia DayThe MenzingersMon RovîaOff With Their HeadsKaren E. ReynoldsThe Third MindW8ing4UFOsVenues and Festivals MentionedAlbino Skunk Music Festival, Greer, SCBarley's, Knoxville, TNBig Ears Festival, Knoxville, TNBlue Plate Special, WDVX, Knoxville, TNThe Blue Room, Nashville, TNBubbapalooza, Atlanta, GAFirst Avenue, Minneapolis, MNFrank Brown Songwriting FestivalLake Street, Minneapolis, MNLittle 5 Points Festival, Atlanta, GANelsonville Music Festival, Nelsonville, OHStar Bar, Atlanta, GAThe Regulars in Episode 3Chad CochranNelson GullettCharles HaleSloane SpencerMusicians Also Mentioned13th Floor ElevatorsDave AlvinBad BunnyBetter Than EzraCarsie BlantonThe BlastersBoyGeniusBilly BraggPeter BuckCamper Van BeethovenAshley CappsThe Carter FamilyCounting CrowsChunklet (Henry Owings)The ClashAlice ColtraneCrackerJT Cure<a href="https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/" rel="...
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Shamelessly Tagging Becky Warren on IG, Porter Wagoner On Psychedelics, and Evidently This Is a Philly Rock Podcast
Feb 500:39:13Tap to summarizeSummaryThis week, we’re disappearing down some serious rabbit holes. From the casual Aussie swagger of Bel Air Lip Bombs to the psychedelic sway of Alex Chilton’s cover of “Rubber Room,” the episode is a love letter to overlooked tracks that quietly demand a place in your rotation. Charles Hale, Sloane Spencer, Rachel Cholst, and Kim Ware come together like a carefully sequenced mixtape, swapping stories about their latest musical fixations and music Venn diagrams that overlap way too much and not at all. Punk-leaning jazz that used to be in a duo with a noted blues musician, and a lot of tiny touchpoints connecting us to the music. So throw on your headphones, pour yourself a drink, and sink into the rich, unpredictable soundscape of the Dive Bar Music Club.Catch Our Tastemaker PlaylistsApple MusicTidalBands Featured in Episode 2Alex Chilton (Big Star, The Box Tops)Audrey HobertBecky WarrenThe Belair Lip BombsFustGladieJohanna RoseMinus FiveValerie JuneVenues MentionedThe 40 Watt Club, Athens, GAThe Regulars in Episode 2Rachel CholstCharles HaleSloane SpencerKim WareMusicians Also MentionedAugusta Koch (Cayetana, Gladie)The Baseball ProjectBuffalo NicholsDan Auerbach (The Black Keys)Dolly PartonEmily Ray (Indigo Girls)FlorryGeeseGracie AbramsHurray for the Riff RaffIndigo GirlsJeff RosenstockLouis ArmstrongM. WardNickel and RoseNeko CasePeter BuckPorter WagonerR.E.M.ReplacementsScott McCaugheySelf EsteemSG GoodmanSteve WynnSun VoltTaylor SwiftYoung Fresh FellowsRecommended If You LikeDive Bar Music Club, 90s alt rock, emerging songwriters, indie rock playlists, music podcasts, female vocalists in rock, Australian indie bands, Bel Air Lip Bombs, Alex Chilton, Big Star, record collecting, Americana music, Southern indie rock, music industry discussions, Jeff Rosenstock, indie music scenes, underground music recommendations, vinyl records, music discovery, music and mental health, indie music podcast, music nerd podcast, underground music podcast, music roundtable podcast, best new indie bands, independent music podcast, music discovery podcast, alternative music podcast, podcast for music lovers, dive bar music podcast, low key music podcast, deep cut music discussion, music tastemakers podcast, music festival discoveries, music zine culture, DIY music scene, touring musician stories, hidden gem bands, vinyl collector podcast, music conversations podcast, Automated TranscriptSpeaker A00:00:01.200 - 00:01:47.260Welcome to the Dive Bar Music Club podcast, where the guest hosts drop in and out, but the opinions are always passionate and the playlists loud. It's like cheers if everyone at the bar had a strong take on 90s alt rock or a suspicious number of burned CDs.Around our table, you'll find an emerging touring songwriter, a former cult band favorite whose work since then is even more interesting.I a portrait photographer with a not so secret metal penchant, a record store owner who learned about Swifties the hard way, a retired folk singer who regrets nothing, and a zine maker with more cool music projects than we can count.We're all just here to share what we're currently obsessed with and maybe convince someone that, yes, that weird Icelandic synth folk band is worth a listen. Okay, that last one's probably me, Sloane Spencer. It's Dive Bar Music Club. Low key, high taste happy hour for music nerds. Well, hey, y', all.It's Sloan Spencer, and we are back with another episode of Dive Bar Music Club. This time diving into a few new friends. We've got Charles Hale joining us today, Rachel Colst and Kim Ware.Hope you all had a chance to listen to those introductory bio episodes so you can get to know a little bit about them.And if you haven't had a chance to listen to any of our prior episodes, every time we have a show, we like to start it off with everyone sharing one of the three things they've been listening to lately. Now, because I get to be the ringleader of all the episodes, I'm going to sit this one out and just kind of act as cat wrangler.And I'm going to let our guests talk about the music that has been on their playlist lately. So let's dive in with a new friend, Kim Ware. Hey, Kim, what have you been listening to lately?Speaker B00:01:48.180 - 00:02:50.010So I have been listening to a lot of, like 20, 25 releases, right? And around the end of the year, I was trying to catch up on things that I was n...
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Built-In Ice Makers in Our Fridges, Adult Taylor Swift Parties, and Bar Coffee
Jan 2000:46:22Tap to summarizeSummarySlide into the booth for a relaxed hang chatting about great music with Rachel Cholst, Charles Hale, and Sloane Spencer about what’s been on repeat lately, swapping thoughts on everything from the infectious indie rock of Weakened Friends to the timeless soul of Mavis Staples. Along the way, they shine a light on artists like SG Goodman, Florry, and Fust, talking about how these musicians tell powerful stories through their songs. They chat about live shows versus records, contrasting Billy Allen + The Pollies with Bass Battery. You’ll also hear some fun tales from the record store world, including a Taylor Swift listening party that turned into joyful chaos with kids, friendship bracelets, and plenty of laughs. Pour yourself a drink, get comfortable, and enjoy the kind of music chat that feels like catching up with friends, and hopefully inspires your next favorite listen. Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.PlaylistApple MusicTidalBands Featured in Episode 1Bass BatteryBilly Allen + The PolliesFlorryFustSG GoodmanMavis StaplesWeakened Friends(We never got around to chatting about Lene Lovich and Marah, also on our lists.)Venues Mentioned40 Watt, Athens, GA9:30 Club, Washington, DCBowery Ballroom, NYCEddie's Attic, Decatur, GAThe Fillmore East, NYCThe Foundry, Athens, GANewport Folk Fest, Newport, RIThe RamKat, Winston-Salem, NCSony Hall, NYCStandard Deluxe, Waverly, ALSultan Room, Bushwick, Brooklyn, NYTurk's Inn, NYCThe Regulars in this EpisodeRachel Cholst (Adobe & Teardrops, Rainbow Rodeo)Charles Hale (Driver 8 Records, Ajax Diner Book Club on KRFC)Sloane Spencer (Sleep with Rock Stars, Country Fried Rock, Momma Runs an Ultra)Other MentionsNorwood CheekKatie Crutchfield (Waxahatchee)Drive-By TruckersMitch EasterPatty GriffinBuddy GuyEddie HintonPatterson HoodJanis JoplinRob LaddMJ LendermanLet's ActiveMandolin OrangeFrancie Medosch (Florry)MipsoBonnie RaittNathaniel RateliffLibby RodenboughDex Romweber DuoDexter RomweberSara RomweberThe Staples SingersTaylor SwiftDerek TrucksJeff TweedySpencer TweedyTownes Van ZandtTom WaitsWatchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange)W...
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